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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is deceptively led away to Aulis?

2. In the Author's Epilogue, who is the character who surprisingly returns to Sparta?

3. Which two characters wrangle over a bet they made?

4. Which character symbolizes a different kind of power for women?

5. Whose fate is unclear at the end of the story and has numerous different tales, ranging from going mad to leading a new dynasty and being murdered?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Paris distract his opponent?

2. What must Helen do in order to survive?

3. Which main character reveals a deceptive side?

4. What are some of the challenges facing the Trojan army?

5. How does the Greek army respond to the death of Achilles?

6. How is Helen able to recognize Achilles?

7. Why is the child of Agamemnon sacrificed?

8. Why does Hector miss the funeral of his child?

9. What eventually happens to Helenus?

10. What does Achilles do that makes the Trojan women weep?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, there are numerous instances of symbolism. Provide two examples of symbolism during the wedding of Helen to Menelaus. What do these symbols mean?

Essay Topic 2

How is good and evil portrayed on the battlefield? Give an example of each and defend your reasoning in several sentences.

Essay Topic 3

What is the allusion offered by the horse that the Greeks leave behind? How does this contribute to the downfall of the Trojans?

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